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Bedtime safety

When you’re asleep, it takes longer to sense a fire and escape safely. We've got some great bedtime safety tips to keep you safe at night.

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Safety Category: High-rise living , Home safety , Landlords and tenants

It's really important to check your home for fire hazards before you go to bed:

close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading
check the cooker’s off, and don’t leave the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher on
turn off and unplug electrical appliances (unless they’re meant to be left on, like a freezer)
don’t leave mobile phones, electric cigarettes or gadgets charging overnight
keep a phone close to your bed, in case you need to call 999, but make sure there are no trailing wires
put candles and cigarettes out properly
turn heaters off and put up fireguards
make sure exits are kept clear
tell everyone in your home the escape plan and where the keys are kept.

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